We are sure the first post showed you our sassy side, but it’s time to get down to business and win these scholarships. For most people, that means you and your parent(s) are likely sitting down together (sometimes breathing down your neck) and working with you through the scholarships you qualify for. You may think they’re being thorns in your side, but be grateful…everyone is not so lucky.
To be truthful, you (student) are at an age where you no longer need a parent; someone to nurture you, look after you, teach you those basic survival skills, morals and values. Now you need someone to support you, advocate for you, be a mentor, teach you how to advocate for yourself. It is important to understand that an advocate doesn’t always have to be a parent. They can be a role model, a coach, a college counselor or even a professional in your chosen career.
We believe during the student’s college search journey, this is also the time for parents to start getting used to the idea that their child will soon be moving. Their child is becoming a young adult who has to become more independent and self-sufficient. The parent has to learn to become more of an advocate for their young adult and less of a parent who constantly makes decisions for their child.
It is important to remember that this college search and scholarship search is as much of a transition period for the parents as it is for the students! Calling parents ‘advocates’ helps them mentally adjust and focus on their new responsibilities.
Student, who is your advocate/mentor and how did you two connect? What is your expectation for that relationship? Drop a comment below!
-Scholars Path